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NATURE
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At the beginning of the 20th century an important project began which changed the area around Caorle. The greater part of the wooded area
was deforested to create new agricultural areas, and certain waterways were changed and channelled into new banks, and the swamp was
reclaimed. To the east of Caorle are Val Grande and Vallesina, two valleys formed in the area of approx. 600 hectares by the Tagliamento
River delta. To the south is Valle Vecchia, a 700 hectare island between Caorle and Bibione. To the north of Caorle is Valle Zignago, which
borders with Val Grande and is known for having been host to the famous American author Ernest Hemingway, who gained inspiration during
his stay in our valleys for his famous novel "Across the River and into the Trees". The areas of Falconara and the Caorle lagoon are
characteristic for the Casoni, typical homes for the local fishermen of the past. The first news about these buildings dates back to 200 A.D.
and these rustic homes, which still conserve their antique structure and items, are still used (only as stores though and not homes) and are open
to visitors. The casone contains a foghèr (fireplace) in the centre, two windows and a door, and the floor is usually rammed earth. Poor and
easily procured materials were used to build them, in particular the swamp canes for the roof. Falconara was also immortalised by Hemingway
in his famous novel "Across the River and into the Trees", where the leading character was the lagoon and its immense silences.
Continuing southwest we reach Eraclea Mare with its dense pinewood and the "Laguna del Mort", a very interesting natural oasis. On the other
PRA' DELLE TORRI - CENTRO VACANZE & GOLF
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side of the town, divided from it by the Caorle Lagoon, is the Brussa area, the natural habitat for many species of aquatic birds and animals.
To the south is the Adriatic Sea with the long beach. During the spring when it has not been overtaken by tourists, it is the ideal and almost
unique site for the loggerhead sea turtles (carretta carretta) to lay their eggs. Brussa contains the Valle Vecchia lagoon oasis between the Rivers
Tagliamento and Livenza. It has more than 4 km of sandy coast and a farming inland, obtained by reclaiming the previous swampy areas in the
1960s. This area is a paradise for bird-watchers and photographers, and has an interesting educational itinerary and a cycle track. The large
Brussa beach with the grand sand dunes that separate it from the pinewood, is a great favourite with tourists and the local people alike during
the summer.
PRA' DELLE TORRI - CENTRO VACANZE & GOLF
Viale Altanea, 201 - Loc.tà Pra' delle Torri - 30021 CAORLE (Venezia) ITALIA
E-mail: [email protected] - Centro Vacanze: Tel. +39 0421.299063 - Fax +39 0421.299035
Hotel: Tel. +39 0421.299445 - Golf: Tel./Fax +39 0421.299570
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